Category Archives: Before and After Refinishing

﻿ I was looking through some old photos over the weekend that brought me renewed inspiration. I thought I’d share with you today to hopefully inspire your own design ideas for your home.

Back in 2008, I had a customer in Laguna Beach I was doing a lot of work for. He wanted a table for his living room but didn’t have a style in mind. He gave me all creative control and with his approval, I designed a unique piece for him. My friend Reid Endly did the construction along with my input. Here’s what we came up with:

Blue print custom table design

I wanted to design a table for my customer that had one-of-a-kind features. I like pieces that have a story behind them, so I created this table to look like a hatch from an old ship. To add even more character, I crafted an X pattern that intersected the four table legs. I also wanted to incorporate different materials like metal in the design.

Initial construction of custom table

Here you see the top of the walnut table. I designed it with hammered metal strips to create a “medieval” style.

Refinishing Process

After my buddy Reid completed the construction of the table, it was up to me to bring it to life. To create a custom, aged, walnut color, I bleached the wood, dyed, stained and distressed it. A complex process yielding a great result!

Table Legs

Metal Accents

Finished wood table

The finished table looks stunning paired with my customer’s white couches. I once heard an interior designer say that the key to creating impactful ambiance in the home is to make sure a unique conversation piece is in every room. Drawing the eye inward, this table is a beautiful focal point of the room and sure to be a fun conversation piece for years to come.

Ahh, Newport Beach. A beautiful haven where beach-front properties bask in the sun and the ocean awaits locals and tourists alike.

Although the sun is welcomed by nearly everyone in Southern California, it has managed to fare on the burdensome side for my clients in Newport Beach (and their HOA.)

After several warnings from the Homeowner’s Association in Pelican Hill Newport Beach, my clients were eager to restore their badly weathered and faded entry doors. Living near the beach with extreme sun exposure and salt air had really taken it’s toll.

After some research, they decided to call Doors by Invision. I was able to give them an estimate and we set up an appointment right away. I was thrilled to help them achieve the look of brand new entry doors.With some hard work, some TLC, and quality craftsmanship, I was able to restore their doors with a two part polyurethane. (This process is very detailed, so I definitely recommend calling a professional to make sure the job is done right!) This durable coverage ensures that the front doors will hold up to the sun and all weather for years to come.

What do you think of these newly refinished doors in Newport Beach?

If you live in Orange County and want to restore the life and warmth back to your wood doors, please call Doors by Invision today at (949) 939-2340. Check out my Yelp page to see what other people are saying about the quality of work I provide.